An upgrade needs a compatibility check, a tested release and a recovery path. Which changes deserve particular attention before the new version reaches production?

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Read migration guidance and deprecation notices for the exact target version. Test request APIs, routing, caching, middleware or proxy behavior and deployment output. Use production builds and representative browser flows before releasing, especially across changes to React integration.

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